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JOHN OUBRE Obituary
JOHN DAVID OUBRE
Mr. Oubre was a loving father and grandfather. He was a U. S. Army veteran, Business Entrepreneur and Professional Golf Pro for 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney J. and Martha Saddler Oubre;brother, Paul Oubre and sister, Betty Oubre Aherns.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Jody Oubre Gaertner andhusband Russell of San Marcus, Texas, Sonya Oubre Williams and husband Gregg ofVictoria, Texas, Sherry Oubre Kelly and husband Tim of Austin, Texas andJacquelyn Oubre of Victoria, Texas; brother, Arthur Oubre of Bunkie; sister,Joy Hunt of Riverside, California; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday 4/21/2012, at 1:00 PM, Baptist TempleChurch, 1804 North Laurent Street, Victoria,TX 77901. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations bemade to the American Heart Association or Texas Children's Hospital inHouston, TX.
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He loved the land and his horses. Love you, grandpa Jack.
Ash Brannan
May 3, 2012
April 23, 2012
April 23,2012
I had a distinct privilege of knowing Jack longer than many. We were back yard neighbors and threw football passes and softball many a day in the lot that separated our homes. People remember Baby Jack for his football feats and more than likely the best that has come out of Bunkie High. But Baby Jack was very good at great in many other sports. When Bunkie had a boxing team Baby Jack made it all the way to the state finals. He was very good softball pitcher and a top quality basketball guard and as stated in the obituary a golf pro for 25 years. He went to Texas and I ended up in Maryland and did not see much of him after that. I saw him at one of his class reunions and then when our class had a reunion in 1959, he stopped at the house to see mother and me. I was thrilled for him to still think of me. He obviously was my first sports hero and remained as such until Micky Mantle came along. R.I.P. my old buddy. I will always remember you.
Milby Neill
April 22, 2012
To the oubre family in this difficult time. Jack was a good man and he will be sadly missed.
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April 21, 2012
Sonja, I am so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in my prayers. May God bless you all & give you strength.
Wayne Petru (Schroeder, Tx)
Jerry LaFleur
April 21, 2012
Remembering Jack Oubre –
Sixty-three years ago in 1949, a man named Ralph Edwards came to Bunkie, Louisiana and established a football team at Bunkie High School. Prior to his arrival in Bunkie, the sports program was basketball, softball and track. With Coach Edwards' arrival a small town with a meek sport agenda became a big town with a great football team that captured the imagination of the populace and instantly became the pride of Bunkie. All of Bunkie and the small surrounding villages didn't have to put a circle around the Friday night dates that the Bunkie Panthers were playing in Panther Stadium. This was an era that produced several of the very best of Bunkie's all-time football legends. Some of the exceptionally talented players I remember from the 1950-51 team were Boo Devillier, Marion Townsend, Jerry Ryan, Don Hines, Lloyd Newton, Herbert Goudeau, Donald Bordelon, Jerry Crouch and Jack “Baby Jack” Oubre. Among these fine football players, it was Baby Jack Oubre that epitomized the Bunkie High School Panthers. He led the parade of these young boys that played football in those memorable years. One of my purest memories was rehearsing in my mind the passing and running skills of Jack Oubre. His football passing was compact, complete and in full tune with the roar of the crowd of an always sold out Panther Stadium. He was close to being the best football player, if not the very best, that Bunkie has produced. Those who saw Jack Oubre play will never forget his talents on the football field. It was a wonderful thing to see.
My sincere condolences are extended to the family of this great Bunkien.
Jerry LaFleur, Annapolis, MD
Madeline Soliz
April 21, 2012
Jacquelyn I'm so sorry for your loss.
April 20, 2012
he was a great man,had very fond memories ofhim,we love him and will miss him
April 20, 2012
To Sonja and family...our deepest sympathies go out to you all. May the Lord help you through these troubling times. With love...Wayne and Suzy Kolafa.
April 20, 2012
He will be missed, but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with with each of you as I remember his hundreds of "Oubreisms."
Wendall (Victoria,TX)
Eva, Jimmy, Jacki and Keeleigh Cooke
April 19, 2012
Sonja and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
April 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He was a great guy, he will be missed by many.
April 19, 2012
Sonja and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. He will remain forever in each of your hearts.
Kellie and Karla
Marysue
April 18, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all..He will be truly missed..
-Ronnie & Marysue
Liz Huff
April 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you girls! I know you will miss him terribly!
ezzy balli
April 17, 2012
it was my good luck to have met ,played golf with Jack....he will be missed by the people he met.My sincere condolences,
"ezzy
Bob Vincent
April 17, 2012
I remember when my dad(Slick Vincent) worked for Jack at Riverside golf course. I believe they cared very much for each other. Jack was always good to me and he was the first to call me little Slick. Wish I could have gotten to see him these last few years. Good Man.
cynthia leal
April 17, 2012
I remember Jack when he use to go to the mall and sit in the old food court. such a sweet man. he will be missed.
Michelle Hawkins
April 17, 2012
To all of the family,I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have many fond memories of him. He was such a sweet man! My daughter was also fond of him and his horse, "socks". He would spend time talking to her and showing her the horse when we would go out to JO Storage. He will be missed! So very sorry for your loss!
Elva Jean & Harlon Gerhold
April 17, 2012
Sorry to read about your loss. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories of your dad
Pam James
April 17, 2012
Sonja and all the Oubre family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jack was quite unique and always fun loving. He will be missed by all.
Gary Smejkal
April 17, 2012
When I started my career in Law Enforcement back in 1975, Jack was one of the businessmen in Victoria that I could turn to for help. I soon realized that Jack was not only a strong ally to Law Enforcement but he was an ally to the community. Jack never turned me away when I approached him for an item I was needing for a community fund raiser. That is a trait that has been passed down to his daughter Sonja.
Jody, Sonja, Sherry, Jacquelyn - you had a good father. My prayers are with your family.
Sharon Tomko
April 17, 2012
Sonja - so sorry for the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rodney Horelka
April 17, 2012
To all the Obre Family. At this sad time, may it help to know how many hearts are touched by your loss, how many thoughts are with you and your family. With our deepest sympathy - Rodney Horelka, Becky Koranek & Peggy Bailey, PrimeVest @ First Victoria National Bank
April 17, 2012
Jack was a very unique and talented individual. I will miss him very much. Our sincere condolences.
Bob & Pat Coffey, Victoria
Gree Griffin Shaw
April 16, 2012
Billy Jack, you were truly the greatest of the great in Bunkie football history! I don't think I ever missed a home game back in the day and my daddy went to all of the away games to see you play. My parents were Sally and Lolly Griffin and and my daddy kept up with Billy Jack til his death in 1985. They were good old friends. My sympathy to all of the Oubre family as you have lost a remarkable man and Bunkie has lost a legend.
April 16, 2012
Jackie, Jody, Sherry, Sonja, We enjoyed Jack so much the three weeks he was down here. He wanted to see everybody. He came to visit us. Jack was such a pleasure to be around. I am still a little bit shocked and am so sorry. He had a sense of humor that would not
quit. Prayer to all of you. Aunt Clara
Franklin Kyle
April 16, 2012
My prayers and heartfelt sympathy go out to all of the family and friends of Baby Jack. I know of no other athlete in the history of BHS, that had his ability on the football field. I had the priviledge of playing with him, and though I was younger, he always encouraged me as a teamate. Haven't seen him in a while, but feel like I have lost an old friend.
April 16, 2012
To the Family, I am sorry at your loss. As one of our top Panthers, Jack will be missed by many.
My condolances to he entire family
Jules Lester Rabalais
Bunkie Class 0f 1956
Simi Valley, Calif
AW "Tex" Knaps, Jr.
April 16, 2012
To all the Obre Family. I am deeply saddened by Baby Jack's passing. I loved watching him play football for Bunkie High when I was a kid. He was the greatest ever. I still have a No. 12 Jersey his Mom gave me. Our Dads were friends from the Texas & Pacific Railroad. All of you are in our prayers. AW "Tex" and Daniele Knaps, Jr.
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